20 gallon long Tanganyika tank

[keegster803]

Not really, you should add the filter pad for the new filter in there, then shove the used filter there too so the bacteria grows onto the new filter


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[Jake M.]

I've changed my mind on which species to get. I think I'm going with Lamprologus meleagris, or whatever it's called. The tank has been cycling for about 2 and a half weeks. Here's my layout:

shell dwellers by mnhoj, on Flickr
I wish i could have built the rock structure higher, but I am afraid that the shellies will dig under the rocks, causing them to fall. Are the meleagris any less aggressive than the multis? If so, can i have a second species? I noticed someone earlier has posted about sardine cichlids, could I have them with the shell dwellers?

 

[Freakgecko91]

I've changed my mind on which species to get. I think I'm going with Lamprologus meleagris, or whatever it's called. The tank has been cycling for about 2 and a half weeks. Here's my layout:



shell dwellers by mnhoj, on Flickr

I wish i could have built the rock structure higher, but I am afraid that the shellies will dig under the rocks, causing them to fall. Are the meleagris any less aggressive than the multis? If so, can i have a second species? I noticed someone earlier has posted about sardine cichlids, could I have them with the shell dwellers?

No...shellie species do not mix well... I'm pretty sure that's been said a few dozen times in every shellie thread...and I'd suggest reading up on "sardine cichlids" aka cyprichromis leptosoma. A quick google search will show they stress very easily, need to be in good sized groups, and need a 4' tank minimum. Not trying to be mean or rude, it's just extremely accessible information....


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[TheresaM]

I've kept occies, multies, stapps, brevis...in my opinion with a 20g and shellies it's a matter of find they type you like best and that's it. Yes, they are small fish but they have BIG personalities!

 

[Jake M.]

Is liveaquaria.com a reliable website to buy fish and plants?

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[Ulrichsd]

Never bought from them but the reviews on this site tend to be very good.

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[TheresaM]

Is liveaquaria.com a reliable website to buy fish and plants?

They get good reviews but I've always found their prices to be higher than other websites. What are you looking to purchase?

 

[Jake M.]

I was actually thinking about getting some live plants( I know, kind of unrelated, sorry about that). I saw the number of stars on a website called reseller ratings about liveaquaria. 2.5 stars out of 10! There is conflicting info with reviews from that site and reviews on other sites, so I didn't know what to do. Their selection is pretty good for what I'm planning on getting.

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[TheresaM]

I've had a luck of luck with eBay for plants. Depending on what you're looking for Han Aquatics has good quality as well and his shipping rates aren't crazy.

 

[Jake M.]

I just ordered some live plants from Han Aquatics. Their prices are WAY better. Anyway, my parameters are
Ammonia 0.25-0.5ppm
Nitrite 5ppm
Nitrate 80 ppm
Looks like I still have some waiting to do... In case anyone was wondering, I'm ordering the Shellie's from Dave's fish.

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[TheresaM]

Han is a very nice guy. I've been happy with both the plants and supplies I purchased from him. Actually just placed another order last night

 

[Jake M.]

So, I received the plants a few weeks ago. They were in great condition. I think I'm going to order the Shellie's soon! Expect some pictures in a few days.

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[Jake M.]

The ocellatus are arriving on Tuesday.

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[Gillie]

The ocellatus are arriving on Tuesday.

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Awesome, you'll love the little guys. By the way what plants did you end up getting? I only ask because I had a few plants with mine, but I had to get creative with planting to protect the from the little bulldozers.

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